One of my biggest downfalls is always caving into getting an acai bowl after any workout LOL. On…read moretoday's episode, I got this byo 16oz acai cup from Oakberry. I've been wanting to try this place for a while now because I see it everywhere, and it was actually really good! The acai was so yummy, and I also got granola, cacao nibs, peanut butter, chia seed pudding, banana, strawberry, blueberry, and almonds as toppings. All the fruits tasted fresh and I loveddd the peanut butter! I would probably skip out on the cacao nibs next time because it made this bitter (but I guess that's what healthy chocolate tastes like...) but everything else was great! I really wish it didn't cost extra to get almond butter bc i would get that for sure. Portion size was amazing, they stack pack your cup full! It was filling enough to be a meal :) Server was really nice and patient, and it wasn't busy on a Monday evening :) It's a pretty small store, but they do have a table.

Service was great. Clean location. Quick and easy ordering. Refreshing on a hot summer NYC day!read more

Vibe/ambiance: small quick grab and go Service: standard…read more Items ordered: - Avocado colada: the flavors work!

This place actually saves my life during summer…read more #8 (mango lychee smoothie) and #9 (watermelon lychee smoothie) are absolutely delicious, and so so so delicious! I also love their Kale Monster drink, but I forget the number for it on their menu. The staff is super friendly. If they're not related, they act like they are, which makes the relatively small operation seem really nice and intimate. They are so nice, and very fast. The drinks are a little expensive, but you can see the entire assembly process and it is clear that only real fruit is used, and no sweeteners. For that quality, I'm happy to pay, and it's still less expensive than other drink spots in the area. There are no chairs, and the standing area is quite small, but I actually love that because it means I don't have to stay in there with my kids while they drink their smoothies. If I did, they would surely be constantly asking for more kinds of smoothie instead of just enjoying the one they have. For that reason, I don't mind the small space being inconvenient for dining in. In the end, delicious, fresh, smoothies at a great price, with friendly staff :)

I think it's a newer chain place but they are pretty good. Like most places in Manhattan they are…read moreset up long way. There's seating to the right as you walk in, and a huge menu on the left you can decide on what you want. They have smoothies and acai bowls. You can order to the left and pay and then step down further down the counter to grab your orders when they are ready. There's also seating in the back as well. Everything I've visited so far I was able to find seats but they don't have many so I can imagine it does fill up when it's busy. I've only gotten the protein acai bowl and it was delicious each time. My favorite place for acai bowls

Good spot to grab a healthy meal, snack, or smoothie for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a nice…read moreoption to be able to customize an acai or chia bowl with your favorite ingredients. Freshly made, clean location colorful decor, and helpful friendly staff. Some seating inside and on the sidewalk. They are also featuring a Protein Wave menu of smoothies and bowls now. Can be a bit pricey but it always seems to eat healthy we get ripped off here in NYC.

Keepin it real out here in UES One thing I noticed is that…read moremost of the owner / manager at Baya Bar, most not all, are pretty nice, and this one at UES is def one of them. Super friendly to customers and even window cleaning staff. Really takes care of the people and takes pride in the store. Food & smoothie is solid, consistent

Finally stopped by on a scorching hot day for a juice refresher. Got the Hangover drink (minus the…read morecelery), I was definitely not hungover but really liked the ingredients, such as beets, oranges carrots and ginger. I really like the ingredients. And definitely tasted more beets than any other veggie. Service was quick and they made my juice fresh. Spot looked clean and had a few people waiting before me and a few who came in after. Definitely good juice.

I went for a walk and decided to pick a new place for bubble tea. Taro is my go to flavor to…read morecompare from place to place. The store was small but clean. The bubble tea itself was just a disappointment. The flavor was not very strong and tasted watery. The boba itself also had no flavor. The bubble tea was also almost room temperature even though I asked for normal ice. Overall I did not find value in the drink. I don't think I would return.

Jupioca is great! I…read moreonly tried this place because I thought the name was cute LOL and I like smoothies! Something I like about this place is that the counter is set up so you can see the fresh fruits/veggies they used. It also seems like they're "health focused", so there are a bunch of posters talking about the benefits of certain ingredients. They have interesting smoothies with a purpose such as "Sex Drive Smoothie" (bow chicka wow wow ;)) or "Metabolic Supercharge". I also like how customizable the drinks are (with an upcharge of course). I ordered the "Slim n' Fit", which has Passion Fruit + Mango + Celery + Flax Seed. I added kale into mine and it was super delicious. I have no interest in weight loss, but I love passion fruit. I found the smoothie to be very delicious and refreshing, especially for warmer days we have coming. I found it to be worth it! I also think it's priced comparably to other smoothie spots in UES. I've seen that there are mixed reviews on the boba, which I have not tried, so I cannot speak to it. But I thought the smoothies were flavorful and fresh. I definitely will be returning :)

The Green Mandala cured my hangover and cleared my skin. I came here with some friends the day…read moreafter a wedding and it was truly just what the doctor ordered! It's a little smoothie shop with lots of options from coffee, bowls, smoothies, and juices. All are made with fresh ingredients and prepared right in front of you. I went with the namesake, the green mandala! It's made with apple juice, mango, kale, spinach, and banana. It was the perfect consistency, I hate when smoothies are thin and watery! The flavor was fresh and sweet but didn't taste too healthy. Truly perfection. It's a grab and go spot - we walked to Central Park which was about 10 minutes from the Green Mandala.

Friendly service, solid amount of selections and a solid bang for your buck…read more I rather support here than the Joes Juice chain

Great juice bar! There's also smoothies. Very quick, and hole in the wall location. I got the juice…read more#13. The ginger was not over powering, and overall really good juice she presses it in front of you. So yummy.

Berries and juice that's kick ass cool. Cool Fresh Juice Bar is a very small place. It however is…read morevery big on taste. Açaí and more. This is pretty fucking good and not extremely expensive like many other places like this. Hard to find because the name isn't on the building. It was the correct place luckily for me when I came by. This is located on Broadway at 101st on the Upper West Side. Beware there's only room for a couple of customers. Order a smoothie or a bowl, and they make it fresh. It's about $11 for a bowl. The prices are decent. I had the Açaí Peanut Butter Bowl. This came with the frozen pureed açaí, and was topped with coconuts, granola, and peanut butter of course. It doesn't have any room for seating inside because it's such a small building. It's takeout only. That's okay because the Hudson River waterfront will only be a few blocks away and that's a cool place for eating bowls and such.

72nd Street spot was closed so came here…read more Quick, kind service. Playa-esque inner decor. Spacious for an açaí bowl spot, seating for ~15 people. Densely packed bowl but with a proportionally steep price.

I went to Playa Bowls for the first time today. With the…read moreMixed Bowl, you can combine 2 bases so I chose Coconut + Mango Berry Bowl. It was a delicious bowl, except I'd expected mango chunks, not sweetened mango puree / sauce. It was overly sweet and I would have preferred natural mangos. I ended up eating the whole bowl except for the mango, but considering the price ($15.95+) and amount, I think it would be best shared as a snack. When I arrived, there was just one person in front of me, so there wasn't much of a wait. I took my bowl to go, but inside of the store was cute. There was a counter facing the street and a couple of tables for dining in, so it could be a good snack stop.